K_Mac

The dual braking on this reel makes it a good choice for the experienced angler or newbie IMHO. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the reels mentioned. Too many guys try to learn on the cheapest reel they can find, and that makes learning a lot more challenging. Good luck.

I think this is what you'r looking for. It is in the "best of" links. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1119359773/0#0

I'd ask him to take me deep water jig fishing on Table Rock lake. 8-)If that wasn't an option I would ask for a primer on jig fishing. He is the master...

You ain't quite right. ;D

I don't know. JJ is quite a handsome man. Your right; he is a purty boy, but I will give the edge to Danica.

It will be fun to see her drive with the big boys. It sure won't hurt Nascars ratings, and will likely draw sponsor money from companies who haven't been a part of Nascar before. I like her...and she's a lot purtier than Jimmy Johnson. ;D

I'm looking forward to Danica driving in the cup series. Now that will be fun...

Jigging where deep grass and rock/gravel meet. That edge is my favorite.

I don't fish tourneys, but I rarely get much sleep before a fishing trip. It doesn't matter how well prepared I am, I can't stop the voices in my head... ;D The exceptions are the local lakes that I know well and expectations are not that high.

It is good to see you guys still posting. I was afraid you would all be gone by now... Seriously, be careful out there. Good luck to you all.

It's very easy to cast on baitcast as well. As others have mentioned, the trade-off is it is not abrasion resistant.

Either one of those days would be a GREAT day. If forced to choose I would take day two. One monster equals many, many smaller fish IMHO. The answer to numbers versus size for me is it depends. Most of the time if I'm fishing with someone I would pick numbers. When I'm alone I usually focus on size. Most of my bigger fish this past year came on days I was fishing alone. In my experience most folks don't want to spend a lot of time looking for the big bite.

As I read the posts about some of the older classics, the original Twelve Angry Men comes to mind. Great movie.

Lonesome Dove is at the top of my list.

Please send my best to him as well. I miss his stories and pictures...hope he is up and fishing soon.

387+45=432

Nice job. The first of many. 8-) As far as weight...? It is hard to tell from a picture. I have seen fish smaller that were said to weigh 5+. Since you did not use a scale, you have a lot more...flexibility. ;D

I thought when we talked about the two that it was interesting that the 30 size was not the same across the board. I guess someone smarter than us make these decisions? :

I would take a look at the Lowrance HDS units. I have the 5 (no si or down scan) on my console and 5X on the bow, and have been happy with both. A 7 with si and down scan, and a 5 on the bow would be an awesome set-up IMHO. Good luck and enjoy the new boat. 8-)

The higher strength braid has a large enough diameter to keep it from digging into the spool and causing other problems. The leader is less visible in clear water, and is more abrasion resistant.

I use the President 30 with 8# mono and I have no problem with the size FWIW.

I'm with Goose52; BPS PQ baitcast reels are fine for me. I have a couple of Pflueger spinning reels that work just fine.

I only have experience with the PQ. That would be my choice for the reel. The 6.4:1 (26 IPT) is a fine all round choice. The High speed is 29 IPT and would work well also. I agree with crankenstein and would add a MF or MXF rod for jerkbaits, light jigs/worms, poppers, etc.

Nice work! 8-)

I've been reluctant to commit because of health issues. I am still hopeful ...